Spanish Bakery & Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
47
Score
Spanish Bakery & Cafe has been inspected 11 times since 2022. On Mar 31, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited five times.
By comparison, the average St. Augustine facility scores 81, putting Spanish Bakery & Cafe on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw eggs over chicken and beef mixtures. Person in charge moved raw eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Cream cheese frosting 46F; ( - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Cream cheese frosting 46F; ( - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers at service line not inverted. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler cutting board is grooved and black making it not easily cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife/spatula under hot press machines. Person in charge removed both items. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flour and rice containers soiled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. The interior of the top of reach in cooler is soiled with food debris. The bottom of prep tables where food is stored are rusty and not smooth and easily cleanable.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
47
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed front counter display case missing time marking for empanadas and hot dogs. Person in charge added time marking. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in stand up reach in cooler in kitchen: rice mixture (52F - Cold Holding) taken out and placed back in reach in cooler per person in charge.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed extremely low water pressure at portable hand washing station at front counter when hand washing station pump is turned on. **Warning**
27-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed portable hand washing station water pump turned off because of water pump in disrepair per person in charge. Person in charge stated they have work order in place for hand washing station. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clean spray bottle in kitchen filled with blue liquid missing label. Person in charge added label. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee above stored food on prep table. Person in charge removed food from area of drinks and personal items. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on front counter reach in freezer and reach in coolers and flip-top cooler in kitchen soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
50
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
50
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler soiled with food stains.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station by point of sale missing paper towels. Person in charge added paper towel.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed one spray bottle filled with blue liquid not labeled. Person in charge added label. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed floor mixer sides soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on flip-top cooler cutting board. Person in charge moved employee drink away from food. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flaking rust on interior of microwave door.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in kitchen soiled with food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Observed sandwich which press soiled with grease and food debris.
22-08-4
58
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Priority: Intermediate Observed portable hand washing station at front counter of second building where the point of sale is for guests. Establishment serves soup and empanadas from front counter. **Warning** Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Plans submitted. Plan review needed more info. Sent plan review questions to person in charge. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: Plan review and operator are working out specifics for variance request. Operator needs to obtain a larger water tank for portable hand washing station. Time extending to allow operator to compete what plan review is requesting. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Priority: Intermediate Observed portable hand washing station at front counter of second building where the point of sale is for guests. Establishment serves soup and empanadas from front counter. **Warning** Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Plans submitted. Plan review needed more info. Sent plan review questions to person in charge. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at portable hand washing station at front counter. Person in charge added soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed portable hand washing sink located on front counter had no water. Person in charge had employee fill up potable water bucket inside portable hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed portable hand washing station at front counter of second building where the point of sale is for guests. Establishment serves soup and empanadas from front counter. **Warning** Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review
51-16-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler and large door reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind prep table soiled with green food debris
36-27-5
67
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
50
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Condensed milk in chemical spray bottle. Instructed operator to discontinue use. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. cutting boards on flip-top cooler stained with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1) reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) double door reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. 2) bulk rice container lid soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. AC window and mini split soiled with grease,dust,black/green mold like substance.
36-50-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Spanish Bakery & Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Spanish Bakery & Cafe on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Spanish Bakery & Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Spanish Bakery & Cafe.
How does Spanish Bakery & Cafe compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Spanish Bakery & Cafe most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Spanish Bakery & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Spanish Bakery & Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Spanish Bakery & Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Spanish Bakery & Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Spanish Bakery & Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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